Fraudulent Food Labels

Lightly Sweetened

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What You Get: Unlike “sugar-free” and “no added sugars,” this claim isn’t regulated by the FDA. It’s easy to be fooled: Wheaties FUEL, a cereal that’s marketed specifically to athletes and carries the lightly sweetened label, contains more sugar per ¾-cup serving (14g) than the same amount of Froot Loops (9g).

The Solution: Check the nutrition facts panel. The American Heart Association recommends that women keep added sugars below 24 grams per day and men aim for less than 36g.